Hovawart Puppies For Sale

Meaning “estate guard dog,” Hovawarts are a herding breed and like to work. They will herd, hunt, or be your loyal watchdog. Hovawarts will also be your playful puppy - even as they get older - and can be a devoted family member. Full-grown, they typically weigh 65-90 pounds and stand 23-28 inches tall.

Hovawarts are generally good with kids, especially when raised together. They can even live outdoors, but they should be around their family and socialize with new people and pets to maintain their manners. With their fill of exercise and socialization, Hovawarts are playful, gentle giants around children. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

If you like to try new things, a Hovawart could be a perfect companion. These dogs have high IQs and need to be kept on their toes – or paws. In addition to being good watchdogs, this breed has been employed for their keen nose as search-and-rescue dogs. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Some Hovawarts have long golden coats, which is why many are confused with Golden Retrievers. Their coats can range, though, from blond to black – and a mix of black and gold. Their beautiful soft fur needs regular maintenance. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Hovawarts are best suited for a rural property or home with a large yard. Hovawarts have spent hundreds of years working in rural settings and still thrive in similar environments today. They can even live outdoors, but they should be around their family and socialize with new people and pets to maintain their manners. They are fairly easy to train.